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NCLEX STUDYSCHEDULE 2016
Marlee Liberman, RN (Picmonic Master Nursing Scholar)Tanya Powell, RN (Picmonic Nursing Student Consultant)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome
Meet Our Nursing Pros
Introduction to Pathways
What Is It?
Course
Body System
Books
NCLEX®
How Does It Work?
The Three-Pronged Approach
Putting It All Into Action
Onward, To The NCLEX®!
Conclusion
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WELCOME
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Hello Future Nurses! First off, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your nursing education! You have come a long way to get to this point. If you are reading this, you are assessing your options for preparing to take the biggest exam of your nursing career. With so many NCLEX® prep courses available today, it is challenging to identify the best choice. Fortunately you’ve found Picmonic!
Not long after I began using Picmonic during my final semester of nursing school, I soon learned that the gurus at Picmonic had created a tool that was invaluable to nursing students by streamlining their NCLEX® material accessibility. I was amazed at how easy and fun it was for me to learn even the most difficult concepts using the outrageous pictures and stories in Picmonic’s learning system.
By using their 4 Week Study Schedule to organize my daily routine, I was able to work at my own pace, stopping to review when needed, or taking a moment to answer 25-50 extra practice questions from other resources to reinforce the content. I spent less time on my strongest areas which gave me more time to review the Picmonics in weaker areas.
By following the Picmonic four week study plan, like me, you will know you are ready to PASS the NCLEX® the first time. Good luck!
Tanya Powell, RN
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MEET OUR NURSING PROS
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As a recent nursing grad, Marlee understands the struggles that nursing school throws at you - not to mention the overwhelming pressure preparing for the NCLEX®! Marlee brings a unique skill set to Picmonic, with her previous degree in broadcast journalism. Her blend of talents provides her with the knack for simplifying complicated concepts and demystifying the world of nursing. Marlee splits her time between the Arizona desert and the Canadian Rockies, and she hosts Picmonic’s awesome YouTube channel and webinars.
Marlee Liberman, RNPicmonic Master Nursing Scholar
Tanya, a 2015 ADN graduate, is a new addition to the team of Picmonic Student Consultants. As a recent nursing school graduate and current student completing an RN to BSN bridge program, she understands the stresses of being a student and a nurse. With a background in web and software development and author of a website for nursing students, she has a passion for nursing education in addition to the use of technology for learning. An Alabama native, Tanya currently lives in coastal Georgia with her husband, Kyle, and their dog Pinhoti.
Tanya Powell, RNPicmonic Nursing Student Consultant
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INTRODUCTION TO PATHWAYS
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Pathways was created to do all of the hard work for you. What do we mean? Well, for starters, Picmonic for Nursing has over 800 Picmonics covering various topics and disciplines. Unless you know exactly where to begin, it can be a little daunting. With our new Pathways feature, we have categorized our Picmonics into the following Pathways:
What is it?
We know that students are coming from a vast array of schools, so how do we build out a Pathway with respect to their studies? By breaking them down into courses! From Anatomy to Physiology, we have included all Picmonics relevant to that specific course.
Course
Another way to sort out our library into digestible chunks is by body system. Simply pick a system and off you go!
Body Systems
Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply open up your assigned textbooks, select a Pathway, and get cruising on our Picmonics witth respect to relevant chapters? At Picmonic, we take boring textbook passages and turn them into unforgettable images.
Books
If you’ve downloaded this Study Schedule, then chances are you are looking at taking the NCLEX® within the next few weeks or months and want to get right down to it. Fortunately, this Study Schedule utilizes the NCLEX® Pathway, so buckle up!
NCLEX®
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A Pathway is like a master playlist. If you’re experienced with Picmonic, then chances are you have created a playlist or two to assist in properly categorizing your Picmonics with respect to your studies. If not, then think of iTunes® or any similar music player in which you can create a playlist and have several tracks included.
That’s much better than sorting through 68 Picmonics, wouldn’t you say?
In order to begin a Pathway click on the “Explore” button and you will see the following screen:
This is the Fundamental Review Pathway
Each Pathway consists of a Path, which consists of a subset of relevant Picmonics.
10 Paths means there are 10 playlists that contain all of our Fundamental Review Picmonics
For example, if we look at the Fundamental Review Pathway, you will see that it consists of 10 Paths. You will also see that there are 72 total Picmonics that are relevant to the Fundamental Review Pathway. When you see that there are 10 Paths, you can rely on the fact that the 72 Picmonics are divided and categorized appropriately.
How does it work?
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As you can see, we are currently in the Nursing Basics category. We see that within the Nursing Basics category, there are 7 sub categories: 1) Nursing Basics (3 Picmonics) 2) Assessments & Vital Signs (7 Picmonics) 3) Communication (3 Picmonics) 4) Culture (5 Picmonics) 5) Lung Sounds (4 Picmonics) 6) General Tests & Procedures (7 Picmonics) 7) Lab Values (32 Picmonics)
Just like we clicked the “Explore” button to get into the Fundamental Review Pathway clicking on the “Explore” button will take us into the first Nursing Basics Path which is also called Nursing Basics.
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After clicking the “explore” button you will see the following screen:
Think of this as a preview of what you’re about to Learn, Review, and Master
In this page, you will see the 3 Picmonics that comprise the Nursing Basics Path: 1) The Nursing Process 2) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 3) Patient Position Overview
Each Picmonic has a summary that you can read up on prior to jumping in. Clicking on the “Start Learning” button will open up that selected Picmonic.
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As soon as you’re ready to begin, hit “Start Path” and the Picmonic will play.
Here you will begin Learning, Reviewing, and Mastering Picmonic style. Take care to go through each mode to ensure that you are getting the most out of the Picmonic experience.
If you’re brand new to Picmonic, take a few moments to follow the Tutorials, as they will walk you through the entire experience and set you up for successful view of each Picmonic now and down the road.
Completed Picmonics are identified by coloring in the corresponding number. If it’s “Mastered” and colored in, then it's onward to the next one!
By clicking the “Next Picmonic” button, you will progress through each Picmonic until you have completed that Path. When you get back to the Nursing Basics screen, you will see your progression marked by an orange bar.
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As if Pathways weren’t impressive enough, Picmonic offers a lot of content that will assist you in making sure those hard to retain, high yield, and ever so important facts remain with you come NCLEX® time. That is why we have taken relevant clips from our Picmonic Lecture Series and incorporated them into your Study Schedule when relevant.
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LEARN REVIEW MASTER
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First, (if available) you will review one of our recorded webinars that will assist you with an overview of the particular Pathway. In these recorded webinars, Kendall Wyatt, RN, walks you through the high yield facts pertaining to that Pathway and the NCLEX®. These video clips are optional, but if one is available and you have the time, they are highly recommended!
Picmonic Lecture Series Clips Incorporating Pathways Questions
Next, review the Pathway and its related Paths. Take care to follow the Study Schedule as best you can to avoid getting burnt out.
Although Picmonic doesn’t offer a Question Bank, we strongly encourage you to venture out and see what others resources are available. There is no substitution for a strong question bank to help you reinforce your knowledge.
THE THREE-PRONGED APPROACHAfter some exploring, you will no doubt note that Picmonic has a ton of content. But what is most applicable to you and gearing up for the NCLEX® is what is the most important. How you approach our content (and when) will set you up for the best chance of success and that is why we present the Three-Pronged Approach:
Have you signed up for our Question of the Day emails? Be sure to do so by clicking here!
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1PATHWAY: Fundamental Review > Nursing Basics60 Picmonics: 3 Hours 40 Minutes
Nursing Basics3 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Pharmacology Basics > Medication Administration8 Picmonics: 50 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Basics of Medication Administration2 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Pharmacology Basics > Pharmacology Basics25 Picmonics: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
G Protein Coupled Receptors4 Picmonics
P450 Interactions2 Picmonics
Toxicities & Reversal Agents19 Picmonics
Routes of Administration2 Picmonic
Medication Administration4 Picmonic
Pharm: Know Your EndingsWebinar
Electrolytes Made EasyWebinar
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PATHWAY: Fundamental Review > Foundations of Practice9 Picmonics: 55 Minutes
Patient Safety4 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Perioperative Care > Perioperative Care6 Picmonics: 40 Minutes
Perioperative Care4 Picmonics
Drain & Device Care2 Picmonics
Infection Prevention & Control4 Picmonics
Delegation1 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid Base Imbalances > Fluid Imbalances5 Picmonics: 30 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Infusion Therapies5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid Base Imbalances > Electrolytes15 Picmonics: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Electrolyte Lab Values7 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid Base Imbalances > Acid Base9 Picmonics: 50 Minutes
Acid Base Imbalances9 Picmonics
Electrolyte Imbalances8 Picmonics
Assessments & Vital Signs7 Picmonics
Communication3 Picmonics
Culture3 Picmonics
Lung Sounds4 Picmonics
General Tests & Procedures7 Picmonics
Lab Values32 Picmonics
PUTTING IT ALL INTO ACTIONWe know that not everyone will be taking the NCLEX® at the same time, so we’ve taken all of the information presented and spread it out through a 4-week period. This will allow you to tailor your studying sessions and remain flexible in your day to day affairs.
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PATHWAY: Respiratory System > Assessments13 Picmonics: 1 Hour
Respiratory Assessments5 Picmonics
Lung Sounds4 Picmonics
Oxygenation4 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Respiratory System > Disorders19 Picmonics: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
Respiratory Disorders19 Picmonics
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7PATHWAY: Cardiovascular System > Pharmacology25 Picmonics: 2 Hour 40 Minutes
Antihypertensives9 Picmonics
Antiarrhythmics4 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Endocrine System > Assessments10 Picmonics: 40 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Endocrine Glands10 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Endocrine System > Disorders25 Picmonics: 2 Hour 20 Minutes
Hypothalamic & Pituitary Discorders4 Picmonics
Thyroid Disorders7 Picmonics
Mineral & Bone Disorders1 Picmonic
Adrenal Disorders5 Picmonics
Parathyroid Disorders2 Picmonics
Diabetes6 Picmonics
Inotropes5 Picmonics
Dyslopidemia Medications7 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Respiratory System > Pharmacology7 Picmonics: 45 Minutes
Anti-TB Medications2 Picmonics
Respiratory Pharmacology5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Cardiovascular System > Assessments5 Picmonics: 20 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
PATHWAY: Cardiovascular System > Disorders38 Picmonics: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
Heart Failure and CompensationWebinar
Endocrine SystemWebinar
ECG2 Picmonics
Cardiac Enzymes3 Picmonic
Hypertension & Hypotension5 Picmonics
Angina2 Picmonics
Myocardial Infaction3 Picmonics
Heart Failure4 Picmonics
Inflammatory Heart Conditions7 Picmonics
Heart Murmurs & Malformations7 Picmonics
Vascular Disorders7 Picmonics
Shock & Sepsis3 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Endocrine System > Pharmacology13 Picmonics: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Diabetic Medications11 Picmonics
Thyroid Medications2 Picmonics
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11PATHWAY: Gastrointestinal System > Pharmacology18 Picmonics: 2 Hours
Vitamins & Minerals12 Picmonics
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology6 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Hematologic System > Disorders20 Picmonics: 2 Hours
Anemias2 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Hematologic System > Pharmacology8 Picmonics: 1 Hour
Anticoagulants8 Picmonics
Other Hematologic Disorders6 Picmonics
Blood Transfusions4 Picmonics
Shock & Sepsis3 Picmonics
Leukemias & Lymphomas5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Gastrointestinal System > Disorders39 Picmonics: 3 Hours 30 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Gastrointestinal SystemWebinar
Oral Esophageal Disorders5 Picmonics
Stomach Disorders5 Picmonic
Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders8 Picmonic
Imflammatory Intestinal Disorders6 Picmonic
Malnutrition & Obesity2 Picmonic
Liver Disorders6 Picmonic
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12PATHWAY: Hematologic System > Assessments40 Picmonics: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
Blood Physiology5 Picmonics
Lab Values32 Picmonic
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PATHWAY: Musculoskeletal System > Assessments5 Picmonics: 20 Minutes
Fractures & Surgery5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Musculoskeletal System > Pharmacology9 Picmonics: 1 Hour
Anti-Inflammatory8 Picmonics
Other Musculoskeletal Pharmacology1 Picmonic
PATHWAY: Musculoskeletal System > Disorders9 Picmonics: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Musculoskeletal Trauma5 Picmonics
Musculoskeletal Disorders14 Picmonics
Bleeding Precautions3 Picmonic
Billary Disorders3 Picmonic
Pancreatic Disorders4 Picmonic
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PATHWAY: Integumentary System > Disorders18 Picmonics: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Skin Cancer2 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Integumentary System > Pharmacology1 Picmonics: 5 Minutes
Integumentary Pharmacology1 Picmonic
Burns7 Picmonics
Skin Breakdown & Wounds9 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Nervous System > Pharmacology16 Picmonics: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
Cholinergics8 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Nervous System > Other Nervous System Pharmacology22 Picmonics: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Anesthetics4 Picmonics
Antiepileptics8 Picmonics
Other Nervous System Pharmacology10 Picmonics
Adrenergics8 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Genitourinary / Renal System > Disorders18 Picmonics: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Urinary Disorders4 Picmonics
Renal Disorders10 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Genitourinary / Renal System > Pharmacology6 Picmonics: 40 Minutes
Diuretics5 Picmonics
Other Renal Pharmacology1 Picmonic
Kidney Injury & Chronic Kidney Disease4 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Nervous System > Disorders35 Picmonics: 3 Hours 20 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Nervous SystemWebinar
Central Nervous System Disorders9 Picmonics
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders5 Picmonics
Seizures3 Picmonics
Stroke & Traumatic Brain Injury8 Picmonics
Infectious Disease2 Picmonics
Eye Disorders5 Picmonics
Ear Disorders3 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Immune System & Oncology > Immune System11 Picmonics: 1 Hour
Immune Disorders6 Picmonics
Immunosuppressants5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Immune System & Oncology > Oncology20 Picmonics: 2 Hours
Cancer Assessments13 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Immune System & Oncology > Pharmacology5 Picmonics: 30 Minutes
Antineoplastic Medications5 Picmonics
Leukemias & Lymphomas5 Picmonics
Other Tumors & Cancers2 Picmonics
Renal SystemWebinar
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PATHWAY: Reproductive System > Disorders16 Picmonics: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
Male Reproductive Disorders5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Reproductive System > Pharmacology6 Picmonics: 40 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Reproductive Pharmacology6 Picmonic
Female Reproductive Disorders3 Picmonics
Breast Disorders3 Picmonics
Sexually Transmitted Infections5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Infectious Disease > Disorders5 Picmonics: 40 Minutes
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PATHWAY: Obstetrics > Reproductive Cycle5 Picmonics: 25 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Fetal Circulation3 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Obstetrics > Prenatal Period12 Picmonics: 1 Hour
Prenatal Period4 Picmonics
Discomforts of Pregnancy3 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Obstetrics > Labor & Delivery10 Picmonics: 55 Minutes
Labor & Delivery7 Picmonics
Neonatal Assessments3 Picmonics
Signs of Pregnancy3 Picmonics
Diagnostic Tests2 Picmonics
Menstrual Cycle2 Picmonics
Sexually Transmitted Infections5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Infectious Disease > Pharmacology18 Picmonics: 2 Hours
Antibiotics17 Picmonics
Antivirals1 Picmonic
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PATHWAY: Obstetrics > Pregnancy Complications23 Picmonics: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Pregnancy Complications11 Picmonics
Medical Complications8 Picmonics
Implantation Abnormalities4 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Infectious Disease > Torch Infections5 Picmonics: 25 Minutes
Torch Infections5 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Infectious Disease > Postpartum Period5 Picmonics: 25 Minutes
Postpartum Period5 Picmonics
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PATHWAY: Pediatric Nursing > Assessments9 Picmonics: 40 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Early Developmental Milestones9 Picmonics
PATHWAY: Pediatric Nursing > Pediatric Disorders31 Picmonics: 2 Hours
Congenital Abnormalities7 Picmonic
Cardiac Abnormalities2 Picmonic
Torch Infections5 Picmonic
Other Pediatric Disorders8 Picmonic
PATHWAY: Pediatric Nursing > Infectious Disease16 Picmonics: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
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26PATHWAY: Psychiatric > Psychiatric Disorders32 Picmonics: 3 Hours 10 Minutes | 1 Webinar: 1 Hour (Optional)
Anxiety Disorders3 Picmonics
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28PATHWAY: Psychiatric > Psychiatric Pharmacology32 Picmonics: 3 Hours 10 Minutes
Anxiolytics & Hypnotics5 Picmonics
Antipsychotics12 Picmonics
Antidepressants10 Picmonics
CNS Stimulants5 Picmonics
Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders2 Picmonics
Mood Disorders8 Picmonics
Cognitive Disorders5 Picmonics
Personality Disorders11 Picmonics
Eating Disorders3 Picmonics
Everything PsychiatricWebinar
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27PATHWAY: Psychiatric > Substance Related10 Picmonics: 55 Minutes
Substance Related Disorders10 Picmonics
Childhood Viral Exanthems8 Picmonics
Other Childhood Viral Infections8 Picmonics
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ONWARD, TO THE NCLEX !
CONCLUSION
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If you’re at this point in the Study Schedule, you either skipped ahead, or you have completed all of the NCLEX® Pathways. Either way, click here to access the How to Pass the NCLEX® Guide, another resource to help you get prepared for The Big Day itself!
At this point in your nursing student career, you are getting so close to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Never thought the day would come, did ya?! Well, the last and final push is around the corner, and here at Picmonic, we are here to help you pass - no - CRUSH that beast. Now is not the time to give up, my friends. You didn’t get through those rough clinical shifts for nothing. When the times get tough, think of those sparkling letters RN at the end of your name! Picmonic was created by students for students. We get it. We worked hard to make a study schedule that makes sense for YOU - the busy, overwhelmed, burnt-out nursing student. By breaking our material down into something that is so easy to follow, you won’t even feel like you’re studying. At the end of four weeks, you’ll be ready to walk in that testing center door confidently, and walk out knowing that you have the greatest email ever on its way: “We are pleased to inform you that you have passed the NCLEX®-RN…Congratulations in advance on your success!” Happy Studying!
- Marlee Liberman, RN
Final Words from Nurse Marlee
If you’ve completed the NCLEX® Study Schedule, then congratulate yourself! You have committed to and completed over 50 hours of studying, watched over ten hours of video footage, and more!
Moving forward, we strongly advise that you read the How to Pass the NCLEX® Guide to ensure that you do everything you can to pass. Stay positive! It won’t be long until you see the “RN” letters after your name!